B2noun 1K

Surgery

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɜːdʒəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɜːrdʒəri/"]/

Meaning of Surgery

medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body and often removing or replacing some parts; the branch of medicine connected with this treatment

In simple words: A medical operation to fix or remove something in the body.

Surgery in a sentence

• The patient underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
• After the surgery, the recovery process can take several weeks.
• He decided to specialize in plastic surgery after completing his residency.
• Many people feel anxious before surgery, but it is often necessary for health.
• The new surgical techniques have greatly improved patient outcomes.
• She had knee surgery to repair the damage from the injury.
• Pediatric surgery requires a unique set of skills and knowledge.
• He is recovering well after heart surgery and feels much better now.

How to use Surgery

Use 'surgery' when discussing medical procedures; it is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations that don't concern health.

Grammar pattern

surgery + object

Memory hint

Think of 'surge' as something powerful; surgery is when doctors surge in to fix you.

Related words

Collocations with Surgery

• major
• radical
• minor
• get
• have
• undergo
• after surgery
• before surgery
• during surgery
• open
• afternoon
• evening
• do
• have
• hold
• hours
• in a/​the surgery
• open
• afternoon
• evening
• do
• have
• hold
• hours
• in a/​the surgery

Synonyms for Surgery

• operation
• procedure
• treatment

Opposites of Surgery

• convalescence
• healing

Common mistakes with Surgery

• Confused with 'surgical' which refers to things related to surgery.
• Using 'surgery' when they mean to refer to a doctor's appointment or consultation.
• Misunderstanding the difference between 'surgery' and 'operation', which can be used interchangeably in many contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Surgery

What does Surgery mean?

A medical operation to fix or remove something in the body.

What is the definition of Surgery?

medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body and often removing or replacing some parts; the branch of medicine connected with this treatment

How do you use Surgery in a sentence?

The patient underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

Can you give another example of Surgery?

After the surgery, the recovery process can take several weeks.

What are synonyms for Surgery?

Common alternatives include operation, procedure, treatment.

What is the opposite of Surgery?

Opposite meanings include convalescence, healing.

What words go with Surgery?

It commonly pairs with major, radical, minor, get, have, undergo, after surgery, before surgery, during surgery, open, afternoon, evening, do, have, hold, hours, in a/​the surgery, open, afternoon, evening, do, have, hold, hours, in a/​the surgery.

What are common mistakes when using Surgery?

Confused with 'surgical' which refers to things related to surgery. Using 'surgery' when they mean to refer to a doctor's appointment or consultation. Misunderstanding the difference between 'surgery' and 'operation', which can be used interchangeably in many contexts.

How do you pronounce Surgery?

US: /["/ˈsɜːrdʒəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɜːdʒəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Surgery?

Use 'surgery' when discussing medical procedures; it is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations that don't concern health.

What CEFR level is Surgery?

"Surgery" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.